Read on to learn about the tools and techniques that can help you stay active, go holiday shopping with friends and enjoy our winter wonderland. Continue Reading Safe winter walking
Julie decides to stop in to Bob’s Market on her way home from work. She has her service dog, Jasper, accompanying her. When Bob sees Julie and her dog entering the store, he is confused. He wonders why that lady has a dog with her. Is it a service animal or an emotional support animal,… Continue Reading Updating the Law Regarding Service Animals
Assistive technologies, such as magnifiers and screen-readers, have increased accessibility to information now more than ever before. As someone new to magnification, consider utilizing the built-in accessibility options before purchasing equipment or installing software. “I use these settings every day,” says Kathy Brockman, Council board treasurer. “I can customize my computer to display text in… Continue Reading Built-in Screen Magnifiers: A Free Way to Get the Accessibility You Need, Right on Your Computer
We are pleased to welcome Kate Bleyl-Ericson as the newest member of the Council staff. Kate came on board on May 12 as our Vision Services Navigator. A new position at the Council, the navigator will serve as a “first stop”… Continue Reading Welcome Kate Bleyl-Ericson to the Council Team
Are you a lifelong musician who’s adapted how you play after experiencing vision loss? Did you start learning an instrument after your vision began to change? Have you been blind or had low vision most of your life and played music throughout? We want to hear from you! Continue Reading Are You a Musician with Vision Loss? We Want to Hear from You!
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Donor advised funds (DAFs) are quickly growing in popularity in the world of philanthropy. Gifts from a donor advised fund are easy to make and the DAF provides tax incentives for many donors. A donor advised fund could be described as a charitable investment account. The sole purpose of the DAF is to support charitable… Continue Reading Donor Advised Funds
Jim Denham, Assistive Technology Specialist, completed the Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program through California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in May 2019. The course is intended for those who teach assistive technology to people with disabilities. It included information about products for people with a wide variety of disabilities, and presented a national assessment framework for… Continue Reading Certification Brings Collaboration, Assessment and Greater Assistive Technology Knowledge to the Council
Nona Graves has dedicated her life to setting an example for people who are blind or visually impaired. For her service and achievements, the Council honors Nona with the Louis Seidita Lifetime Achievement Excellence Award. Nona is 86 years old and has lived in the Madison/Milwaukee area since the 1950s. She was born in Antigo,… Continue Reading Nona Graves Recognized with a Louis Seidita Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council
Our toolkit provides helpful hints and best practice guidelines to make information more accessible and engaging.
This booklet is a beginning guide for lifestyle adaptation to low vision.
A guide for businesses and offices to provide quality customer service for those with vision impairments.
This resource offers tips to make social media content more accessible to people using screen readers.
Share your experience with the Council and/or about living with vision loss. Stories we collect may be used in social media and publications. If you would like to remain anonymous, write “anonymous” on the name line below. Contact information is collected so we can reach out to you about your story. Contact information will not be shared.
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